Bascom Ave over Los Gatos Creek
FairSanta Clara County, California · Near SW Expressway · Structure no. 37C0031
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,300
- 1999 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bascom Ave over Los Gatos Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bascom Ave over Los Gatos Creek in Santa Clara County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 28,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,882 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bascom Ave over Los Gatos Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bascom Ave over Los Gatos Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Bascom Ave over Los Gatos Creek carry?
About 28,300 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bascom Ave over Los Gatos Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.
Who owns Bascom Ave over Los Gatos Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.